Papilloma on the lip: what to do and how to treat?

1. Why does it occur
2. What does papilloma on the lip look like?
3. Treatment options
   1. Medicines
   2. Folk remedies
   3. Removal of papillomas on the lip
4. Features of prevention

Papillomas on the lip are a rather unusual phenomenon, since they are usually localized on the neck, chest, arms, and legs. The growth can easily be confused with a mole, which can mislead a person. As a rule, this is a benign formation, most often not posing a threat to life, but leaving its mark on the aesthetics of appearance.

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Why does papilloma occur on the lip?

Papillomas on the lip do not appear often, and if they do occur, it usually occurs in addition to other growths on the face and body. Such neoplasms are a consequence of the penetration of the papilloma virus into the body, which provokes their growth.

Lips are susceptible to the action of papillomavirus because when kissing an infected person, it can penetrate into open wounds on the mucous membrane. This also applies to those who like to bite the shell and those who do not want to use special lipsticks against chapping in winter. In this case, cracks appear on the surface, sometimes bleeding, which become a “gate” for the infectious agent.

Common routes of HPV infection are sexual and household contact, for example, sharing utensils with a sick person. This is due to the fact that the virus can live for some time in saliva remaining on the surface. It can also spread through clothing and toys. For formations to appear, it is enough to shake the bearer’s hand. Often, papillomas appear on the lips due to the habit of biting nails, especially if your hands are dirty.

For this we need disposing factors, which include stress, poor-quality, unhealthy diet, inactive lifestyle, and medication abuse. Taken together, all this leads to a decrease in immunity and, as a result, a decrease in the level of protection of the body.

The papilloma virus can be present in the human body from birth, in which case the child becomes infected from an infected mother during birth. Before it makes itself felt, if it ever happens at all, it usually takes at least six months.

What does papilloma on the lip look like?

In the photo there are papillomas on the lip

Papilloma on the lip is not difficult to see with the naked eye, since it is in the field of vision and most often brings a feeling of discomfort. It can be either flat or elongated, on a leg.

Papilloma grows both in the singular and in small groups of 2-3 pieces. Its diameter ranges from 1 to 5 mm, but it also comes in larger sizes.

Papilloma on the lips has a heterogeneous structure, poorly defined edges, and an uneven shape. On top it always has a noticeable hard crust with numerous pores, which can only be seen upon detailed examination in a magnifying mirror.

Possible places for its localization are the upper and lower lip, on the side, in the center or closer to its border. Sometimes it covers the inner part and is slightly hidden in the oral cavity. In some cases, such a formation grows in the corners of the mouth, above it, or right below it.

Papilloma on the lips is a small lump with a rough surface. As it becomes keratinized, it may acquire a lighter shade, which, along with the appearance of painful sensations, should alert you, since this is one of the first signs of the degeneration of a benign formation into a malignant one.

Among the manifestations of the human papillomavirus on the lips are the following:

1. Inconvenience. It occurs mainly when papilloma appears on the “pedicle”, that is, hanging, at the junction of the upper and lower lips. In this case, when eating food, it is felt by the person, which causes unpleasant emotions. The same thing happens when brushing your teeth, and at this moment there is a danger of accidentally touching the formation and disrupting its integrity.
2. Itching. Since the papilloma is located next to the mucous membrane and is constantly exposed to water, sour and salty foods, this causes irritation of the formation. As a result, there is a desire to comb this area, which often leads to bleeding.
3. Enlargement and connection of papillomas on the lip. Over time, such growths tend to migrate to neighboring areas and merge with other formations. As a result, they grow, and over time their surface naturally dries out. A dense crust forms on it, causing discomfort during conversation and interfering with normal chewing of food. Most often this occurs when growths are localized on the inside of the lips.

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Methods for treating papillomas on the lip

Before starting treatment for papilloma on the lip, the doctor must carefully examine the growth, conduct a dermatoscopy and histological examination of the formation, and take a biopsy to exclude its malignancy. There are 3 ways to eliminate the problem: drug therapy, the use of folk remedies and physiotherapeutic procedures to remove the growth.

Medications for the treatment of papillomas on the lips

The photo shows drugs for the treatment of papillomas on the lip

To treat a growth on the lip, you can use antiviral external agents. Among them, Viferon, Aldara (from 4,500 rubles), Oxolinic and Salicylic ointment help well. Formations can be cauterized with Supercelandine, Feresol, Lapis pencil and Verrukatsid (price - from 195 rubles). After the crust appears, it is recommended to use Zinc ointment. Treatment is carried out on average for 2 weeks under the supervision of a doctor.

Since getting rid of papilloma on the lip is possible only with a strong body, then in parallel with external treatment it is necessary boost immunity with special medications. To do this, you can take a course of Lymphomyosot, Immunal or Echinacea purpurea tincture.

If you have vitamin deficiency, you should pay attention to vitamin and mineral complexes “Perfectil”, “Twinlab Dualtabs”, “Alphabet”, “Doppelgerts active”, “Complivit” (tablets, 60 pcs. from 188 rubles). They must be taken for at least a month, 2 times a year.

Oral medications with an antiviral effect play a special role in the treatment of papillomas on the lip. Of the tablets, Acyclovir, Isoprinosine (600-1500 rubles), Rimantadine deserve close attention. All this can be replaced with Alpizarin, Lykopid (from 300 rubles), Galavit, Cycloferon. These drugs destroy the shell of the virus, inhibit its functions and then “put to sleep” it for some time or forever.

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Folk remedies for the treatment of papillomas on the lips at home

To combat papilloma on the lip, you can use several folk remedies at once, but you should not combine more than 2-3 formulations. They can worsen each other's effects, which does not contribute to healing. A good option is to combine lemon juice and potatoes, celandine and aloe.

Here's what you can do for papilloma on the lip:

1. Potato. Peel it, wash it, dry it, and grate it. Apply the finished mixture to the problem area on the lip, rub the mucous membrane and leave the mixture there for 10-15 minutes. After this time, rinse it off and moisturize your lips with bee honey or wax. Read about the results of using potatoes for papillomas.
2. Soda. Heat the water and combine it with enough of this powder to make a thick paste. Apply the resulting paste with a brush or sponge to the formation and leave for half an hour, then rinse off the mixture. Repeat this procedure 2 times a day for 2 weeks. Read real reviews about using baking soda for papillomas.
3. Sea buckthorn oil. You can simply lubricate the papillomas on your lips with it 2-3 times a day or keep a compress on them for 15 minutes in the form of a piece of gauze soaked in the product. The optimal duration of the course is 10 days; if necessary, it can be repeated after a week's break. Other components can be added to sea buckthorn oil, for example, lemon or onion juice (5-10 drops per 50 ml). Read reviews of sea buckthorn oil for papillomas.
4. Green tea. Brew it (2 tsp) in warm, boiled water (100 ml), keep covered for 10 minutes and strain. Soak a cotton pad in the resulting decoction and apply it to the formation for 15 minutes. Repeat these steps twice a day, you can use the product left over from the morning.
5. Walnut shell. The shells are used in a green, still unripe form. Wash it, dry it and grind it through a meat grinder (1 cup). Place the pulp in a deep container and fill it with kerosene (100 ml). Stir the mixture until smooth, leave for several hours and rub the papilloma on your lip with it. After 30 minutes, rinse off the product and wipe your lips dry.

Rubbing the papilloma helps a lot freshly squeezed juice of lemon, potatoes, aloe leaves and celandine. The latter can also be applied to the growth in the form of a compress and kept for up to 20 minutes. It is enough to do this once a day at any time of the day.

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Removal of papillomas on the lip in a medical facility

If the formation cannot be eliminated using folk methods and drug therapy, you can resort to physiotherapeutic methods. They allow you to remove the growth in 1-2 visits to the doctor.

Here's how to remove papilloma on the lip with the help of physical therapy:

1. Cryodestruction. In this procedure, a small amount of liquid nitrogen is applied to the patient's lips to create mild erosion. After about a week, there is no wound left in its place; it heals on its own. One session lasts about 20 minutes, depending on the size of the formations and their number. As a rule, anesthesia is not required for it. The price of cryodestruction is 360 rubles (from 150 hryvnia).
2. Electrocoagulation. This method is based on the use of high frequency current, under the influence of which the papilloma on the lip is destroyed from the inside. As in the case of cryodestruction, erosion appears after this, but after 2 weeks the membrane of the lips is completely restored and no scars remain. People with a low sensitivity threshold will require local anesthesia. The price of electrocoagulation is 590 rubles (250 hryvnia).
3. Laser therapy. As the name implies, this procedure uses a laser beam, the thermal effect of which helps to change the structure of the formation and its complete destruction. This method has a drawback - the possibility of unpleasant sensations during execution and the high probability of scarring if the specialist is inexperienced. In fact, this is a full-fledged operation that lasts on average 30 minutes. The price of laser removal of papilloma on the lip reaches 2900 rubles (from 1300 hryvnia).
4. Using a radio knife. This is a unique modern method that involves cutting the membrane of the lips without contact with them and excision of the growth along with the root. It is recommended to choose it if the education is small. Regardless of the threshold of sensitivity, each patient needs local or even general anesthesia, since pain is still present. The price for radiosurgical removal of papilloma on the lip is 3,000 rubles (from 1,200 hryvnia).

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Features of preventing the appearance of papillomas on the lip

A number of simple tips will help prevent HPV infection and, accordingly, the appearance of papillomas on the lips:

1. It is recommended to lead an active lifestyle, play sports, and spend more time in the fresh air.
2. It is important to maintain a good level of immunity, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and take vitamin and mineral supplements 1-2 times a year.
3. You should always wash your hands before eating food, and give up the habit of biting your nails and lips.
4. It is necessary to take as few medications as possible with harmful chemical components.
5. You should go to bed on time and avoid stressful situations if possible.
6. Do not scratch papillomas on the body and face to avoid further spread of the virus.

Video on how to get rid of papillomas on the lips:

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The appearance of a papilloma on the lip should not take a person by surprise, so we tried to talk in as much detail as possible about the causes, symptoms, and ways to eliminate this formation. You just need to be attentive to yourself and not ignore doctors who will help you accurately detect the problem and quickly solve it.

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